Dog age method
The calculator uses a common dog-age estimate: the first year is about 15 human years, the second year reaches about 24, and later years increase faster for larger dogs.
Animal age
Estimate a dog's age in human years using age and size-based rules.
The calculator uses a common dog-age estimate: the first year is about 15 human years, the second year reaches about 24, and later years increase faster for larger dogs.
Small dogs and giant dogs often age at different rates in adulthood. This calculator adjusts the estimate by size, but breed, health, diet, and veterinary history can all change the real picture.
Compare animal ages with familiar human-age equivalents using simple life-stage rules.
View category hubConvert dog years and months into an estimated human-age equivalent.
Estimated human age
24 years
2 years, 0 months
Dog age
Medium dog
Size
15, 24, then size-based
Method